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Alone in the Dark (2008)VSTerminator: Resistance

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Quality
48Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $1.18
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Terminator: Resistance

Terminator: Resistance

Quality
74Popularity
34Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-57% $17.27
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Winner

Terminator: Resistance wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Alone in the Dark (2008)
5 of 15 metrics
Terminator: Resistance
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.18 Wins
$17.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-57% -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
43.3% positive -
91.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
16.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
435 -
14.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
569 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
16.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
36 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2013 -
Nov 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlone in the Dark (2008)

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTerminator: Resistance

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Alone in the Dark (2008)
Terminator: Resistance

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Alone in the Dark (2008)

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $1.18Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +112% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +747% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +747% $9.99View
Terminator: Resistance

Terminator: Resistance

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -57% $17.27Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +132% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +132% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

43% positive (1,004 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,004 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.18 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.83 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Terminator: Resistance

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (16,135 reviews) — very positive reception
16,135 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$17.27 — reasonable price
57% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +76%
67 concurrent players — niche audience
16,135 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlone in the Dark (2008)Terminator: Resistance
Release Date
October 29, 2013
November 14, 2019
Developers
Eden Games, Hydravision Entertainment
Teyon
Publishers
THQ Nordic
Reef Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Alone in the Dark (2008)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection is needed at install, first launch and to revoke license.

Terminator: Resistance

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 @ 2.8GHz/AMD Ryzen 5 2600 @ 3.4GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070/AMD RX 590 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 32 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset
  • Additional Notes: For 1440p and higher, 60FPS with high or epic settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alone in the Dark (2008) or Terminator: Resistance?

Terminator: Resistance won the comparison against Alone in the Dark (2008) based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Alone in the Dark (2008) worth buying over Terminator: Resistance?

Based on the metrics, Terminator: Resistance won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Alone in the Dark (2008) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:53 PM UTC

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